Final Project AND Community Self-Help Group Activity_ FOR KIM WOODS ONLY
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Community Self-Help Group Activity
1. Attend a self-help group such as Alcoholics Anonymous, N.A., Alanon, and Cocaine Anonymous… in the community of your choice.
2. Upon identification of a group you plan to attend (when, where and meeting times etc.) call the leader or information line to assure that the meeting is open to the general public. Inform the
contact person that you are a student nurse attending the meeting to learn about treatment
activities in the community. Assure them that you are bound by confidentiality and will not take
notes during the group session.
3. Information about meeting times and locations can be found at:
http://www.aa-dc.org/ (Washington, D.C.)
http://www.aavirginia.org/hp/ (Virginia)
4. Attend the group, participating if warranted by the group process, such as introducing yourself
etc. Dress in a professional but not overly formal manner, business casual. Do not wear your name tag or lab coat to the self-help groups unless specifically requested by the group leader.
5. Write a 5-7 page paper using APA format (samples on-line) including the following items:
Include an introductory paragraph to your paper. Then summarize the events of the
meeting. Include in your introduction, the date, time, place, and phone number of the meeting attended. (5 points)
6. a. Compare and contrast the DSM-V and the AA/NA/Alanon definitions of chemical dependence
(5 points).
b. Identify how support is given during and outside meeting times (5 points).
c. Differentiate between this type of “peer support group” and a therapist run “psychotherapy group”
(10 points).
d. Describe how this activity affected or challenged your beliefs, or preconceived ideas about treatment
offered by the group you visited. (10 points)
e. Article selections includes 2-3 current references (within 5 years old) (5 points)
f. Describe the group setting and participant dynamics (10 points)
g. Identify any addictive or dependent behaviors you observed. (5 points)
h. Conclusion statement (10 points)
7. Format 5-7 pages, APA format, double-spaced, typed, 12-point font. Please pay
careful attention to spelling, grammar and punctuation. (10 points).
6. Grading: 75 points total.
